Originally Posted by likebike23

Having drooled over just about every bike SPB posted in the C&V, it's pretty evident he knows his stuff. That being said, ditch the channel locks and get a 12" adjustable wrench or a second headset wrench as others have suggested.

Originally Posted by bikeman715

Using Loctite ( it should be the blue one ) would not hurt anything so go ahead and use it . One possibly is the treads on the steering tube , are they ok or are they a little mess up do to the key washer or in this case the cable hanger . If this is the problem using a tread chaser (file ) will clean them up . If the treads are off a little they can keep the locknut from tightening all the way . Another trick is use another spacer with the cable hanger .

Originally Posted by hueyhoolihan

well, if you had a good hold on the top cup flats and cranked down hard on the locknut and you still are having problems, i suppose a little locktite couldn't hurt. i wish you well.